CVE-1999-1553

Summary

CVE-1999-1553 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting XCmail version 0.99.6 with autoquote enabled. This issue arises when processing long subject lines, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the targeted system. Successful exploitation could result in the execution of malicious code, leading to unauthorized system access or data manipulation. The vulnerability poses a significant security risk and requires immediate mitigation efforts, including software updates and input validation checks.

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